In brief
Spain's national power company, Red Eléctrica, announced early Tuesday that power had been restored to nearly all of the country after an extensive blackout affected essential services and infrastructure. The outage lasted about 18 hours, during which airports, trains, and traffic lights faced substantial disruptions.
Despite efforts to restore electricity, some areas in Portugal remained powerless as of late Monday, although the electricity supplier in the region, REN, reported substantial progress in bringing back operations. The cause of the blackout remains unclear, though officials ruled out any involvement of malicious activities, such as a cyberattack. The situation is still evolving as authorities continue to assess the implications of the outage on the Iberian Peninsula. A major blackout in Spain caused widespread disruptions in essential services for nearly 18 hours before power was mostly restored. Over 99% of the country’s electricity demand is now being met, with power also gradually coming back in Portugal. The cause remains uncertain, although initial investigations discount foul play or cyberattacks.
